1999 Buick Riviera Belt Broke Off Today Replace Pully Won T Start Back

1999 BUICK RIVIERA
131,000 MILES
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ARIELE HUBBARD
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Belt broke off today replace pully and belt won't start back up any help
Feb 11, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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remove the belt and see if it starts

Roy
Feb 11, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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ARIELE HUBBARD
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My mechanic said that its trying to turn over do u think I need a jump lights went dim when the belt broke off
Feb 11, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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thats the alternator not working.

your tech cannot figure this out, then get it out of there and go somewhere that can give you the correct diag

remove the belt in case something is locked up not allowing the motor to turn

Roy
Feb 11, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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ARIELE HUBBARD
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Ok thanks we will check the belt and alt. thanks for your help !
Feb 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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